Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
Japanese, b. 1962
Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami may be famous among collectors for the psychedelic flowers and chaotic cartoons that populate his prints and paintings, but artists likely know him as the theorist behind the contemporary art movement he calls “Superflat.”
Partially inspired by the Pop art of Andy Warhol, in which celebrity culture and mundane mass-produced items became the focus of bright and colorful works that both celebrated and criticized consumerism, Murakami’s Superflat encompasses painting, sculpture, digital design and more to present a subversive look at consumerism but is also an effort to blend fine art and lowbrow culture.
A multifaceted and remarkably influential artist as well as a compulsive art collector, Murakami has collaborated with brands such as Louis Vuitton, while one of his most famous Superflat works is the teddy bear on the cover of the Graduation album by American rapper Kanye West.
In 1993 Murakami earned his Ph.D. from Tokyo University of the Arts, where he was trained in nihonga, a style of painting that originated in the late 19th century by artists who worked to preserve and promote the conventions and processes associated with traditional Japanese art. While practicing nihonga, Murakami began to realize that his beliefs didn’t align with the tradition, so his art subsequently took on a satirical feel that embodied a critique of the movement. Before long, his style took a drastic turn, embracing otaku, a rising postwar cultural phenomenon among Japan’s younger crowd who loved anime and manga. (Otaku is also integral to Superflat.)
This is when Murakami’s most well-known character, Mr. DOB, was born. This anime-inspired icon, which Americans might interpret as a cross between Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse and Lewis Carroll’s Cheshire Cat given its pronounced ears and broad and menacing grin, was part of the artist’s endeavor to elevate the otaku subculture but also to target mass consumerism. While Murakami conceived of Mr. DOB years ahead of his 2000-era Superflat theory, there is much common ground between the two. Not unlike his other creations, Murakami’s Mr. DOB is equal parts erotic, disturbing and cartoonish — an incisive mockery of the mingling of commerce and fine art so prevalent in Japanese popular culture.
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Artist: Takashi Murakami
Flowerball: Colorful, Miracle, Sparkle - Pop Art Japanese Flowers Colours
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Edition of 300. Murakami signed and numbered in silver marker pen along the lower right edge.
Offset lithograph with cold foil stamp and high gloss varnishing on UV paper—diameter si...
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Kansei: Wildflowers Glowing in the Night
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset lithograph
Edition of 300
71 x 71 cm (28.1 x 28.1 in)
Signed and numbered on the front
Mint
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Offset
Takashi Murakami - Flowers in a Qinghua Vase - Pop Art Japanese Flowers Colours
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Edition of 300. Murakami signed and numbered in silver marker pen along the lower right edge.
Offset lithograph with cold foil stamp and high gloss varnishing on UV paper.
70 x 52.8 ...
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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Offset
Takashi Murakami - Flower Sparkles - Pop Art Japanese Flowers Colours
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Edition of 300. Murakami signed and numbered in silver marker pen along the lower right edge.
Offset lithograph with cold foil stamp and high gloss varnishing on UV paper
60 x 60 cm
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Murakami Flowers in a Qinghua Vase
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset printing 4 colours and silver special colours for credit letters and coater varnish
Edition of 300
70 x 52.8 cm (27.6 x 20.8 in)
Signed and numbered on the front
New, as issued
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Varnish, Offset
Dob Flower
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Offset Lithograph
50 × 50 cm - paper size
66 x 66 cm - framed size
Frame included
Edition of 300
Hand-signed and numbered
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Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Lithograph, Offset
Flowers Blooming in the Isle of the Dead
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print, cold stamp and high gloss varnishing
Edition of 300
Signed and numbered on the front
Mint
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Kōrin: The Land Beyond Death, Bathed in Light
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print, cold stamp and high gloss varnishing
Edition of 300
Signed and numbered on the front
Mint
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Takashi Murakami Kanye West 2007 (Takashi Murakami Louis Vuitton)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami, Kanye West, Louis Vuitton; Los Angeles 2007 (Murakami Gala):
Rare folding invitation published on the occasion of a 2007 reception honoring Takashi Murakami and fashion icon Marc Jacobs with a special performance by Kanye West; October 28th, 2007; MOCA Los Angeles; hosted by Louis Vuitton. Front side imagery features a reproduction of Murakami’s ‘Jellyfish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Offset, Paper
Inside the Rainbow's Heart - Pop Art Japanese Flowers Colours
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Edition of 300. Murakami signed and numbered in silver marker pen along the lower right edge.
Offset lithograph with cold foil stamp and high gloss varnishing on UV paper—diameter si...
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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Offset
Murakami print - Kansei : The Golden Age - Framed in Los Angeles, California
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an offset print, limited edition out of an edition of 300, signed and numbered by Artist.
Enjoy video of the unwrapping of this brand new print at our Los Angeles framer! This print is now sold framed, in Los Angeles, CA.
"Kansei : The Golden Age"
潤声 ゴールデンエイジ
4c offset w/cold stamp + spot varnishing
オフセット印刷4色＋箔＋厚盛ニス
Dimensions: Art: 710 mm / 28 in. diameter
Edition 300
Signed and numbered: Edition 118 of 300
Made in Japan
Pristine condition, brand new
Framed: Approx 34 x 34 x 2 in.
Seller in Los Angeles...
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Takashi Murakami Sea Breeze-Chan Pop Art, Limited Edition
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Draper, UT
One of the most acclaimed artists to emerge from post-war Asia, Takashi Murakami is known for his signature “Superflat” aesthetic: a colorful, two-dimensional style that straddles th...
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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Screen
Flower Smile
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print with cold stamp
Edition of 300
50 x 50 cm (19.7 x 19.7in)
Signed, numbered and titled on the front
Mint. Minor imperfections may appear due to the production process
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Offset
Takashi Murakami, Gargantua on Your Palm - Limited Edition Plate, Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hamburg, DE
Takashi Murakami (Japanese, b. 1962)
Gargantua on Your Palm, 2022
Medium: Porcelain plate (fine bone china)
Dimensions: 10 1/2 in diameter 26.7 cm diameter
Edition of 250: Printed s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Porcelain
Takashi Murakami - Let us Devote Our Hearts, bright pink colors and flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Dallas, TX
This collectible work on paper by Murakami is edition # 78 of 300. It comes unframed.
One of the most acclaimed artists to emerge from post-war Asia, Takashi Murakami is known for h...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Paper, Varnish, Offset
Takashi Murakami, Flowers of Gratitude - Signed Print, Contemporary Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hamburg, DE
Takashi Murakami (Japanese, b. 1962)
Flowers of Gratitude, 2022
Medium: Offset print, cold stamp and high gloss varnishing
Dimensions: 71 cm diameter (28 in)
Edition of 300: Hand-sig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Offset
And Then x6 (Red) - Pop Art Japanese Contemporary Anime
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Takashi Murakami - And Then x6 (Red), 2013
Offset lithograph with silver finish on paper
Edition of 300
hand-signed and numbered by the artist
Size: 48.3 x 48.3 cm
Published by Kaik...
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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Offset
Offset print, cold stamp and spot varnishing - Korin, Pure White 2015
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful offset print by Murakami. This is a classic Murakami in which the artist showcases his prowess for reimagining traditional Japanese motifs within a new, contempor...
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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Offset
Takashi Murakami 'Superflat' exhibition poster (vintage Takashi Murakami)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Superflat Exhibition Poster 1999:
Rare 1990s exhibit poster designed by Murakami and published by Marianne Boesky Gallery New York...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Lithograph, Offset
Jellyfish Eyes - Black 5
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Greenwich, CT
Jellyfish Eyes - Black 5 is an offset lithograph on paper, 19.75 x 19.75 inches, signed and numbered 144/300 lower right. Framed in a contemporary white frame.
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Paper, Offset
We are the Jocular Clan (10)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Takashi Murakami
Title: We are the Jocular Clan (10)
Portfolio: We are the Jocular Clan
Medium: Offset lithograph with silver, glossy varnish on wove paper
Date: 2018
Edition...
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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Varnish, Lithograph
We are the Jocular Clan (9)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Takashi Murakami
Title: We are the Jocular Clan (90
Portfolio: 2018 We are the Jocular Clan
Medium: Offset lithograph with silver, glossy varnish on wove paper
Date: 2018
Edi...
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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Lithograph, Varnish
Panda Family And Me - Pop Art Japanese Skulls Flowers Colours
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Takashi Murakami - PANDA FAMILY AND ME, 2013
Offset lithograph with silver on paper
Edition: 300
Size: 50 x 50 cm
Offset lithograph with silver on paper hand-signed by Takashi Murak...
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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Offset
Flower Parent and Child
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset lithograph
Edition of 300
76 x 61.2 cm, 28 × 24 in
Signed and numbered on the front
Mint, as issued. Sold in the original Kaikai Kiki packaging
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Offset
Takashi Murakami “Jellyfish Eyes” Wallpaper / Screenprint
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist: Takashi Murakami (b. 1962)
Marking(s); notes: marking(s); 2002
Country of origin; materials: Japan; screenprint on wallpaper
Dimensions: 39.5″h, 29.5″w; 44.5″h, 34.25″w frame
Additional Information: Provenance: Vertu Fine Art...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Screen
Takashi Murakami BLACKBEARD Lithograph
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Takashi Murakami (Japanese, b. 1962)
Marking(s); notes: signed; ed. 67/300; 2003
Materials: lithograph
Dimensions: 27″h, 27″w; 33″h, 33″w frame
Additional Informatio...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
We Are The Square Jocular Clan #4, 2018
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Greenwich, CT
We Are The Square Jocular Clan #4 is an offset lithograph, 18.75 x 18.75" image size, signed and numbered lower right, and framed in a c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Paper, Offset
We Are The Square Jocular Clan #6, 2018
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Greenwich, CT
We Are The Square Jocular Clan #6 is an offset lithograph, 18.75 x 18.75" image size, signed and numbered lower right, and framed in a c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Paper, Offset
We Are The Square Jocular Clan
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Signed and numbered from an edition of 300
Comes framed and ready to hang
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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Offset
One Plate, from We are the Jocular Clan
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Offset lithograph in colours, 2018, on wove paper, signed in ink and numbered from the edition of 300, published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo, 47.6 x 47.6 cm. (18 3/4 x 18 3/4 in....
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2010s Abstract Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
One Plate, from We are the Jocular Clan
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Offset lithograph in colours, 2018, on wove paper, signed in ink and numbered from the edition of 300, published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo, 47.6 x 47.6 cm. (18 3/4 x 18 3/4 in....
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2010s Abstract Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
One Plate, from We Are The Square Jocular Clan
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Offset lithograph in colours, 2018, on wove paper, signed in ink and numbered from the edition of 300, published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo, 47.5 x 47.5 cm. (18 3/4 x 18 3/4 in.)
© Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Murakami bridges the gap between Fine Art and Pop Art by uniting elements of Japanese anime...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
One Plate, from We are the Jocular Clan
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Offset lithograph in colours, 2018, on wove paper, signed in ink and numbered from the edition of 300, published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo, 47.6 x 47.6 cm. (18 3/4 x 18 3/4 in....
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2010s Abstract Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
One Plate, from We are the Jocular Clan
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Offset lithograph in colours, 2018, on wove paper, signed in ink and numbered from the edition of 300, published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo, 47.6 x 47.6 cm. (18 3/4 x 18 3/4 in....
Category
2010s Abstract Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
One Plate, from We Are The Square Jocular Clan
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Offset lithograph in colours, 2018, on wove paper, signed in ink and numbered from the edition of 300, published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo, 47.5 x 47.5 cm. (18 3/4 x 18 3/4 in....
Category
2010s Abstract Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
One Plate, from We are the Jocular Clan
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Offset lithograph in colours, 2018, on wove paper, signed in ink and numbered from the edition of 300, published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo, 47.6 x 47.6 cm. (18 3/4 x 18 3/4 in....
Category
2010s Abstract Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
One Plate, from We are the Jocular Clan
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Offset lithograph in colours, 2018, on wove paper, signed in ink and numbered from the edition of 300, published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo, 47.6 x 47.6 cm. (18 3/4 x 18 3/4 in....
Category
2010s Abstract Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
One Plate, from We are the Jocular Clan
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Offset lithograph in colours, 2018, on wove paper, signed in ink and numbered from the edition of 300, published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo, 47.6 x 47.6 cm. (18 3/4 x 18 3/4 in....
Category
2010s Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
One Plate, from We are the Jocular Clan
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Offset lithograph in colours, 2018, on wove paper, signed in ink and numbered from the edition of 300, published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo, 47.6 x 47.6 cm. (18 3/4 x 18 3/4 in....
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2010s Abstract Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
Flowerball Blood (3-D) V
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
Flowerball Blood (3-D) V
offset lithographs in colours, on smooth wove paper, the full sheets,
all S. diameter 71 cm (27 7/8 in.)
edition of 300
all signed and numbered in silv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
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Find a wide variety of authentic Takashi Murakami abstract prints available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Takashi Murakami in offset print, lithograph, screen print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Takashi Murakami abstract prints, so small editions measuring 1 inch across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Shu Takahashi, Sonny Assu, and Risaburo Kimura. Takashi Murakami abstract prints prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $410 and tops out at $12,550, while the average work can sell for $2,850.
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- Who is Takashi Murakami?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Takashi Murakami is a Japanese contemporary artist. He coined the term "Superflat" to describe his work, which draws inspiration from two-dimensional anime cartoons and manga comics popular in Japan. Murakami was born in Tokyo, Japan, on February 1, 1962. You'll find a collection of Takashi Murakami art on 1stDibs.
- When was Takashi Murakami born?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Takashi Murakami was born on February 1, 1962, in Tokyo, Japan. He studied at the Tokyo University of the Arts, earning a Ph.D. in art. He currently lives in both Tokyo and New York City. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Takashi Murakami art.
- Where was Takashi Murakami born?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Takashi Murakami was born in Tokyo, Japan, on February 1, 1962. He received a Ph.D. in art from the Tokyo University of the Arts in 1993. During the 1990s, he shifted from the traditional Japanese painting style of nihonga and began creating bold, colorful works inspired by anime and manga. He calls his style Superflat. On 1stDibs, find a range of Takashi Murakami art.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Artwork by Takashi Murakami is so expensive, largely due to a great demand for a limited supply of pieces. Murakami may be famous among collectors for the psychedelic flowers and chaotic cartoons that populate his prints and paintings, but artists likely know him as the theorist behind the contemporary art movement he calls “Superflat." Partially inspired by the Pop art of Andy Warhol, in which celebrity culture and mundane mass-produced items became the focus of bright and colorful works that both celebrated and criticized consumerism, Murakami’s Superflat encompasses painting, sculpture, digital design and more to present a subversive look at consumerism. It is also an effort to blend fine art and lowbrow culture. The Japanese artist has collaborated with brands such as Louis Vuitton, and one of his most famous Superflat works is the teddy bear on the cover of the Graduation album by American rapper Kanye West. These collaborations and connections to pop culture have increased Murakami's fame and contributed to the demand for his work. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Takashi Murakami art.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Takashi Murakami’s aesthetic has been described as “superflat” - a style that incorporates 2D art and colorful designs while balancing the line between fine art and pop art. Shop a selection of Takashi Murakami’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Over the years, Takashi Murakami has worked with many designers. His collaboration with Louis Vuitton in 2003 opened the doors to collaborations with Kanye West, Billionaire Boys Club, Kaws, Hublo and Pharrell Williams. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Takashi Murakami art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Takashi Murakami lives and works in both Tokyo, Japan, and New York, New York. He was born in Tokyo on February 1, 1962, and he graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts with a Ph.D. in art. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Takashi Murakami art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Takashi Murakami's art is displayed in many places. Works by the Japanese contemporary artist are in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Broad in Los Angeles and many other museums around the world. Major institutions also regularly present temporary exhibitions of Murakami's work. Find a collection of Takashi Murakami art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The meaning of Takashi Murakami's art varies from piece to piece. The artist creates what he calls "Superflat" art by using techniques from traditional Japanese painting to depict subjects inspired by Japanese pop culture and anime and manga art. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Takashi Murakami art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In Tokyo, you can see Takashi Murakami at the Mori Art Museum as well as in various galleries. The artist's work is also on display at other museums around the world, including The Museum of Modern Art in New York, New York, and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Takashi Murakami art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Takashi Murakami became famous around the world due to his collaborations with western designers. In 2003, his collaboration with Louis Vuitton elevated him to international celebrity status. Prior to that, he was mostly known only in art circles. On 1stDibs, find a range of Takashi Murakami art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 23, 2024Takashi Murakami has used a variety of materials in his work, and his characters have appeared across a wide range of media. His sculptures include silkscreened maple hardwood skateboard decks and cast vinyl figurines (polyvinyl chloride), and he has created silkscreen prints, ink drawings with permanent marker, and offset color lithographs on wove paper. Murakami is a filmmaker, too, and has produced paintings in oil and acrylics. The artist is supported by a large production studio and artist management company that he founded called Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd.
Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami may be famous among collectors for the psychedelic flowers and chaotic cartoons that populate his prints and paintings, but artists likely know him as the theorist behind the contemporary art movement he calls “Superflat.”
Partially inspired by the Pop art of Andy Warhol, in which celebrity culture and mundane mass-produced items became the focus of bright and colorful works that both celebrated and criticized consumerism, Murakami’s Superflat encompasses painting, sculpture, digital design and more to present a subversive look at consumerism but is also an effort to blend fine art and lowbrow culture.
Find Takashi Murakami art for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Takashi Murakami's most famous piece is open to debate. The Japanese artist has created a number of works that have become widely known. They include Super Nova; Flowers, Flowers, Flowers; Who's Afraid of Red, Yellow, Blue and Death; 727 and Chakras Open and I Drown Under the Waterfall of Life. His most well-known character is Mr. DOB, an anime-inspired icon, which Americans might interpret as a cross between Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse and Lewis Carroll's Cheshire Cat given its pronounced ears and broad, menacing grin. Explore a collection of Takashi Murakami art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Takashi Murakami is a Japanese contemporary painter and sculptor. Some critics refer to him as a Japanese pop artist. The artist calls his style Superflat, saying that it stems from the two-dimensional images found in anime and manga. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Takashi Murakami art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022High-fashion retailer Louis Vuitton and color-pop artist Takashi Murakami collaborated in 2003. Murakami was invited by creative director Marc Jacobs to add a little color to the fashion house’s signature monogram collection. Bag some of the designs for yourself by shopping the collaboration on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024The type of paint that Takashi Murakami uses is acrylic paint. This is a departure from the traditions of Nihonga painting that inform the artist's work. Typically, painters working in this style use natural pigments, but by opting for a mix of acrylic paint and digital media, Murakami gives his works a contemporary Pop art sheen. Shop a collection of Takashi Murakami art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Takashi Murakami's art style is called Superflat. Partially inspired by the Pop art work of Andy Warhol, in which celebrity culture and mundane mass-produced items became the focus of bright and colorful pieces that both celebrated and criticized consumerism, Murakami’s Superflat encompasses painting, sculpture, digital design and more to present a subversive look at consumerism. It’s also an effort to blend fine art and lowbrow culture. A multifaceted and influential artist, Murakami has collaborated with brands such as Louis Vuitton. One of his most famous Superflat works is the teddy bear on the cover of the Graduation album by American rapper Kanye West. Shop a collection of Takashi Murakami art on 1stDibs.